Tsi Long Range Tank: Pros and Cons?
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:02 am
Any builders kindly comment on deciding to go with it or without it, please?
Current spec as of 2022 Feb:
But what do the builders think of the pros and cons of having long range tanks?
Current spec as of 2022 Feb:
- Standard tanks are now 26.1 gals. per side -- for a total of 52.2 gals. The standard tank range apprx 800 Nautical Miles plus reserves.
- Long range tanks are, 6.1 gals per side -- for another 12.2 gals. Total range increases to aprx 1000 KNM plus reserve
But what do the builders think of the pros and cons of having long range tanks?
- Any flight characteristic issue because of weight at the tips of wing?
- Maintenance issue?
- How many Fuel gauge indicators in the G3X Avionics?
- Ferry bag superior to the long range tanks if one must truly fly long distance in the future?
- etc.